{"id":690,"date":"2025-10-13T06:31:53","date_gmt":"2025-10-13T10:31:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/star977fm.com\/?p=690"},"modified":"2025-10-13T06:31:57","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T10:31:57","slug":"10-13-25-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/star977fm.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/13\/10-13-25-news\/","title":{"rendered":"10-13-25 News"},"content":{"rendered":"

It appears Governor Janet<\/span>\u00a0Mills will be challenging current Maine Senator Susan\u00a0Collins<\/span>\u00a0for her seat in the midterm elections.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Multiple media reports say\u00a0Mills is tentatively expected to announce her candidacy on Tuesday, and was the top pick of national democrats to challenge Collins<\/span>, who has held her seat since 1997.<\/p>\n

Mills would be throwing her hat in the ring amidst other democrats, including oyster farmer Graham Platner<\/span>, who has been drawing significant crowds at recent events.<\/p>\n

Democrats are hoping to retake the majority in the U.S. Senate, but would need to gain 4 seats to do so.<\/p>\n

Meet the Candidates Night:<\/b><\/p>\n

With the November<\/span>\u00a0elections just weeks away, voters looking to learn more about those running for the Ellsworth<\/span>\u00a0City Council can do so on Tuesday October 14th at a Meet<\/span>\u00a0the Candidates<\/span>\u00a0Night<\/span>\u00a0at the Grand Theatre in Ellsworth<\/span>.<\/p>\n

All seven candidates who are vying for one of the three positions on the Ellsworth<\/span>\u00a0City Council are invited to attend in order to share more about themselves, where they stand on the issues and to answer voters questions.<\/p>\n

The event gets underway at 6:30pm on Tuesday.\u00a0Voters who can’t make it in person are invited to watch it online on the Heart<\/span>\u00a0of Ellsworth’s Youtube<\/span>\u00a0channel.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.heartofellsworth.org\/meet-the-candidates<\/a><\/p>\n

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month:<\/b><\/p>\n

October is domestic violence awareness month. The partners for peace organization has been around for more than 50 years. Casey\u00a0faulkingham<\/span>, the director of development and engagement for the organization says it’s important that domestic violence victims know there are services available to help them get out of their dangerous situations.<\/p>\n

Faulkingham<\/span>\u00a0says partners for peace can provide a 24-hour help line, transitional housing, child advocacy, pet-friendly emergency shelters, legal advocacy, and more to anyone in Penobscot<\/span>\u00a0and Piscataquis<\/span>\u00a0counties experiencing domestic violence.<\/p>\n

Partners for peace has several events planned throughout the month. On October<\/span>\u00a017th, the University<\/span>\u00a0of Maine will hold a march in remembrance of domestic violence homicide victims.On October<\/span>\u00a023rd, a survivor story and dinner will be held in Dover-Foxcroft at the Congregational<\/span>\u00a0Church.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.foxbangor.com\/news\/local\/partners-for-peace-hosting-events-for-domestic-violence-awareness-month\/article_c23276e6-e064-4ab4-8d27-dc21e901bc40.html<\/a><\/p>\n

New Interim Principal in Southwest Harbor:<\/b><\/p>\n

There is a new interim principal in town in\u00a0Southwest Harbor.<\/p>\n

According to the\u00a0MDI<\/span>\u00a0Islander, The Southwest Harbor School Committee voted unanimously last week to appoint Carolyn Todd as the interim principal of\u00a0Pemetic<\/span>\u00a0Elementary School for the remainder of the school year.<\/p>\n

Todd, had\u00a0previously served as the guidance counselor at\u00a0Pemetic<\/span>. She takes over for Dr. Christine Gray who resigned as Principal last month for personal reasons.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.mdislander.com\/news\/education\/southwest-harbor-school-committee-appoints-carolyn-todd-as-interim-principal\/article_76d9e5f6-f38d-48b1-89ac-2f616150c5f8.html<\/a><\/p>\n

Milo Standoff<\/b><\/p>\n

State police were called to a standoff in Milo<\/span>\u00a0Saturday.<\/p>\n

According to ABC7 News<\/span>, 45-year-old William<\/span>\u00a0Rodney<\/span>\u00a0Mason<\/span>\u00a0brandished a weapon at an\u00a0rv<\/span>\u00a0repairman during an altercation at around 11:30 a.m.<\/p>\n

He then barricaded himself inside his residence at 26 Albert Street<\/span>, creating a standoff with police.<\/p>\n

Mason surrendered at around 4:30 p.m.\u00a0Authorities say nobody was injured and no shots were fired in the incident.<\/p>\n

Mason is being held at the Piscataquis<\/span>\u00a0County<\/span>\u00a0Jail on multiple charges including threatening with a deadly weapon.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.foxbangor.com\/news\/local\/milo-standoff-shuts-down-street-saturday-afternoon\/article_aa5c2be8-a9ff-481e-99b7-59cea23f141e.html<\/a><\/p>\n

Men charged in\u00a0Tremont<\/span>\u00a0Overdose Death<\/b><\/p>\n

Two men face charges in connection with drug overdoses that left one man dead.<\/p>\n

60-year-old David Baker of Franklin and 55-year-old Nicholas\u00a0Parlatore<\/span>\u00a0of\u00a0Tremont<\/span>\u00a0are both facing charges of aggravated trafficking in drugs resulting in death and serious bodily injury.<\/p>\n

WABI<\/span>\u00a0reports back in January of 2024, two men were found unresponsive inside a residence in\u00a0Tremont<\/span>, according to the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office.\u00a0 Police say one of the victims died as a result. Baker and\u00a0Parlatore<\/span>\u00a0appeared in court last week, where bail was set at 15-thousand dollars each.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2025\/10\/10\/two-men-facing-charges-following-overdose-death-tremont\/<\/a><\/p>\n

As the government shutdown continues, funding for Maine airports could continue to be affected.<\/strong><\/p>\n

According to the Bangor\u00a0Daily News,\u00a0passenger flights at Presque Isle International\u00a0Airport, Augusta State Airport, Hancock\u00a0County-Bar Harbor Airport and Knox County\u00a0Regional Airport in Owls Head are supported by the federal Essential Air Service program, which provides federal subsidies to air carriers to serve smaller areas.<\/p>\n

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced last week that it had secured $41 million to keep the program running through early November,<\/p>\n

The\u00a0BDN<\/span>\u00a0reports that\u00a0no airport in the country benefits from more\u00a0EAS<\/span>\u00a0funding than Presque Isle International,\u00a0according to U.S. DOT\u00a0data.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.bangordailynews.com\/2025\/10\/11\/aroostook\/aroostook-culture\/government-shutdown-maine-small-airports-joam40zk0w\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Nearly 75 Maine veterans spent the weekend in Washington, D.C. thanks to Honor Flight Maine.<\/strong><\/p>\n

According to\u00a0WABI<\/span>, Honor Flight Maine took Korean and Vietnam War veterans to Washington, D.C. to tour the memorials and monuments built in their honor. And Honor Flight pays for all the expenses.<\/p>\n

The veterans returned to Bangor International Airport on Sunday, however the ceremony was closed to the public due to the space limitations caused by the ongoing government\u00a0shutdown. Honor Flight Maine says even though they could not\u00a0open to the doors to the public, they made sure the veterans still got the ‘Welcome Home’ they deserve.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2025\/10\/12\/maine-veterans-visit-memorial-wall-washington-dc-during-honor-flight\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Rockland’s Lobster Roll Ride Returns<\/b><\/p>\n

The Bicycle Coalition of Maine (BCM<\/span>) is bringing back “one of its most beloved cycling traditions” with the return of the Lobster Roll, a scenic coastal ride and community celebration in Rockland.<\/p>\n

The Bicycle Coalition of Maine’s executive director Andrew\u00a0Zarro<\/span>\u00a0says, quote ”\u00a0The Lobster Roll isn’t just a ride, it’s a homecoming.\u00a0By riding together, we’re investing in safer streets, stronger communities, and the joy of exploring Maine by bike.”<\/p>\n

The 13 mile long ride will take place on Saturday October 18 at 10 a.m. It will start and end at Snow Marine Park in Rockland.\u00a0\u00a0To register for the ride go to bikemaine<\/span>.org<\/span><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.penbaypilot.com\/article\/lobster-roll-ride-returns-rockland-oct-18\/263336<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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